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Small Business Majority cautions Congress against repealing Section 1071

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | National
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On February 5, Small Business Majority submitted a statement for the record to the House Committee on Financial Services which cautioned Congress against pursuing legislative efforts to repeal Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Small Business Majority supports New York City The Fine Transparency for Small Businesses Bill

Thursday, January 30, 2025 | NY
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Small Business Majority submits letter of support for Int 1132-2024, which would institute an annual study to collect data and analyze the fines imposed on small businesses across New York City. This report would increase transparency, ensure fairness, inform policy decisions and support the development of a targeted compliance support outreach program to help small businesses. Altogether, this new effort will provide small businesses across New York City with the tools they need to thrive.

The agenda for Texas' entrepreneurs

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | TX
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Small Business Majority has created recommendations to capture our policy priorities that would help to ensure a thriving and inclusive economy in Texas. The state is comprised of more than 3.3 million small businesses employing 4.9 million people. This is why it’s critical that state lawmakers enact policies and programs to support and empower these entrepreneurs, guaranteeing they have access to critical resources and incentives to start and grow their business.

Small Business Majority urges the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | PA
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On January 29, 2025, Small Business Majority Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation urging them to pass legislation extending the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits that make health insurance more affordable for entrepreneurs and their employees.

Small Business Majority testifies in support of paid family and medical leave in New Mexico

Monday, January 27, 2025 | NM
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On January 27, Small Business Majority Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash testified before the New Mexico House Health & Human Services Committee in support of HB 11 “Paid Family and Medical Leave Act," which would create a state-run paid family and medical leave program in New Mexico. 

Small Business Majority submits comments in support of establishing a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Virginia

Thursday, January 23, 2025 | VA
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On January 23, Small Business Majority Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to Virginia House Labor and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Jeion A. Ward in support of HB 2531, paid family and medical leave insurance program; notice requirements, civil action. This legislation would create a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Virginia.

Small Business Majority submits comments on proposed rule to increase sole source thresholds for federal contracts

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | National
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On January 21, Small Business Majority submitted comments in response to a proposed rule issued by the Department of Defense (D0D), General Services Administration (GSA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to increase the sole source threshold to inflation for small businesses bidding for federal procurement opportunities.

Small Business Majority submits comments on HB24-1223 implementation

Thursday, January 16, 2025 | CO
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On January 16, Small Business Majority Director Hunter Nelson sent a comment letter to Colorado Department of Early Childhood Executive Director Dr. Roy in supoort of the proposed Colorado Child Care Assistance Program rule to implement HB24-1223.

Small Business Majority submits comments in support of establishing a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Virginia

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | VA
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On January 15, Small Business Majority Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash submitted a comment letter to Virginia House Appropriations Chairman Luke E. Torian urging the Committee to pass HB 1724, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board established; drug cost affordability review.

Small Business Majority files a motion for permission to intervene in two lawsuits challenging the FTC’s ban on non-compete agreements

Monday, January 13, 2025 | National
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On January 13, Small Business Majority filed a motion to the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits for permission to intervene in two lawsuits challenging the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule that would ban the use of non-compete agreement in most cases.

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